From the Feb. 15, 1959, Houston Post: Houston's biggest snowfall was in 1895. This Dumble residence shows evidence of record 20-inch fall.

From the Feb. 15, 1959, Houston Post: Houston's biggest snowfall was in 1895. This Dumble residence shows evidence of record 20-inch fall.

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Photo taken February 15, 1895 outside Houston City Hall in Market Square: Snow began falling at 8 p.m. February 14. Snow fell for 24 hours. The depth of the snowfall at Congress and Travis was 18 inches. The depth of snow at Preston and Travis was 24 to 26 inches. (A.J. Weiss, compliments of A.R. Miller) less

Photo taken February 15, 1895 outside Houston City Hall in Market Square: Snow began falling at 8 p.m. February 14. Snow fell for 24 hours. The depth of the snowfall at Congress and Travis was 18 inches. The ... more

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From the Feb. 13, 1960, Houston Chronicle: Mrs. John D. Tamborello and daughter, Janice Lynn, 6, put finishing touches on a huge snowman they built in front of their home at 4231 Ruskin.

From the Feb. 13, 1960, Houston Chronicle: Mrs. John D. Tamborello and daughter, Janice Lynn, 6, put finishing touches on a huge snowman they built in front of their home at 4231 Ruskin.

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Snowfall in Houston, 1960.

Snowfall in Houston, 1960.

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From the March 1, 1962, Houston Chronicle: Crews spread sand on glazed streets. Sand gave traction needed to prevent skidding.

From the March 1, 1962, Houston Chronicle: Crews spread sand on glazed streets. Sand gave traction needed to prevent skidding.

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From the Jan. 11, 1962, Houston Chronicle: The city of Houston's police patrol boat on Lake Houston was decked with ice Thursday and the lake shore was decorated with ice-coated brush and rocks. The scene is near the Lake Houston dam. less

From the Jan. 11, 1962, Houston Chronicle: The city of Houston's police patrol boat on Lake Houston was decked with ice Thursday and the lake shore was decorated with ice-coated brush and rocks. The scene is ... more

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From the January 19, 1970, Houston Post: The Southwest Freeway was one of several state highways sanded by the Texas Highway Department after reports of light rain and a predicted hard freeze. The department had sanding trucks out in Austin, Waller, Montgomery and Fort Bend counties, where there were some reports of ice on bridges. Freeways in Harris County were sanded by about 9 p.m. less

From the January 19, 1970, Houston Post: The Southwest Freeway was one of several state highways sanded by the Texas Highway Department after reports of light rain and a predicted hard freeze. The department ... more

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Jeanne Johnson of 1937 W. Main is pictured in this February 1960 file photo.

Jeanne Johnson of 1937 W. Main is pictured in this February 1960 file photo.

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Snow falls on Memorial Drive near Post Oak, Feb. 12, 1958.

Snow falls on Memorial Drive near Post Oak, Feb. 12, 1958.

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From the February 13, 1960, Houston Post: A snow-covered lot produces a wintry scene. This was the view at Lamar Avenue and Chenevert Street.

From the February 13, 1960, Houston Post: A snow-covered lot produces a wintry scene. This was the view at Lamar Avenue and Chenevert Street.

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From the January 1973 Houston Post: Patio days seemed far removed Thursday as Houston's rare snow covered any hints of greenery. Houstonians who usually start thinking of planting around this time of year were shoveling walks and scooping mounds of snow into frosty figures. less

From the January 1973 Houston Post: Patio days seemed far removed Thursday as Houston's rare snow covered any hints of greenery. Houstonians who usually start thinking of planting around this time of year were ... more

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From the January 1973 Houston Post: Some bugs were really snowed under Thursday in the surprise blanket of white that kept a lot of downtown workers at home. But for those who drove in a cautious creep to work, reaching the safety of a parking lot brought sighs of relief. less

From the January 1973 Houston Post: Some bugs were really snowed under Thursday in the surprise blanket of white that kept a lot of downtown workers at home. But for those who drove in a cautious creep to ... more

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Snow falls on Taylorcrest Road, Feb. 12, 1958.

Snow falls on Taylorcrest Road, Feb. 12, 1958.

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Snowfall at Travis at Texas, Feburary 1960.

Snowfall at Travis at Texas, Feburary 1960.

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Snowfall at Travis at Texas, Feburary 1960.

Snowfall at Travis at Texas, Feburary 1960.

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Snowfall at Travis at Texas, Feburary 1960.

Snowfall at Travis at Texas, Feburary 1960.

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Snow falls outside Houston City Hall, Feburary 1960

Snow falls outside Houston City Hall, Feburary 1960

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From the Jan. 12, 1962, Houston Post: Lewis Rosen, 18, of 2509 Maroneal Blvd., and Miss Sherry Rottersmann, 17, of 3611 Parkwood Drive -- both San Jacinto High School seniors -- got in their first outdoor skating Thursday. When their school closed about 10:30 a.m., the students took their skates to Hermann Park and found that the reflection pool near the Pioneer's Monument was frozen solidly enough in some sections for skating. Sherry and Lewis have done their skating at indoor rinks in Houston in the past. less

From the Jan. 12, 1962, Houston Post: Lewis Rosen, 18, of 2509 Maroneal Blvd., and Miss Sherry Rottersmann, 17, of 3611 Parkwood Drive -- both San Jacinto High School seniors -- got in their first outdoor ... more

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From the Jan. 13, 1962, Houston Post: Like other University of Houston students, Blake Colburn, a sophomore who lives at 5017 Brinkman St., decided Friday to walk on the ice covering the reflection pool on the university's campus. But unlike the other students, Blake got too far out where the ice was thin. The ice gave way, and the drafting technical student was left groping in the icy waters for his classroom papers while trying to keep his coat dry. Blake then informed the instructor of his next class that he was going home for the day. less

From the Jan. 13, 1962, Houston Post: Like other University of Houston students, Blake Colburn, a sophomore who lives at 5017 Brinkman St., decided Friday to walk on the ice covering the reflection pool on the ... more

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From the Dec. 31, 1976, Houston Post: Houstonians of the Southern variety were treated to this rare sight Friday as 1976 went out in a miserable fashion.

From the Dec. 31, 1976, Houston Post: Houstonians of the Southern variety were treated to this rare sight Friday as 1976 went out in a miserable fashion.

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From the January 1973 Houston Post: It's not often you see a sleigh in Houston, even the one-horse open variety. But Thursday was different, as evidenced by this abnormal wintry scene in our city. It is in fact a sleigh being carried by Lamar High School student Holley Mitcham, who spent the day dashing through the white. less

From the January 1973 Houston Post: It's not often you see a sleigh in Houston, even the one-horse open variety. But Thursday was different, as evidenced by this abnormal wintry scene in our city. It is in ... more

From left: Angela Marshburn, Cynthia Lewis, Sharon Lyons at Smith and Walker are shown downtown in this January 1982 file photo.

From left: Angela Marshburn, Cynthia Lewis, Sharon Lyons at Smith and Walker are shown downtown in this January 1982 file photo.

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From the January 1973 Houston Post: Sleds were the vehicles of the day near Allen Parkway.

From the January 1973 Houston Post: Sleds were the vehicles of the day near Allen Parkway.

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Paul Stranhan and Janet McCaffrey, UH students are pictured February 1973.

Paul Stranhan and Janet McCaffrey, UH students are pictured February 1973.

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Snowfall at Hermann Park is shown in this January 1973 file photo.

Snowfall at Hermann Park is shown in this January 1973 file photo.

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Winter snow in Sam Houston Park is shown in this late January 1949 file photo.

Winter snow in Sam Houston Park is shown in this late January 1949 file photo.

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Snow falls across the Houston skyline, Feb. 12, 1958.

Snow falls across the Houston skyline, Feb. 12, 1958.

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Mrs. C.A. Grein of San Antonio and Mrs. W.C. Magee of 347 Zoe are pictured. Both women's husbands have been in the Southern Pacific Hospital for the past six months. Photo taken at Sonny Look's on Quitman. Feb. 13, 1960. less

Mrs. C.A. Grein of San Antonio and Mrs. W.C. Magee of 347 Zoe are pictured. Both women's husbands have been in the Southern Pacific Hospital for the past six months. Photo taken at Sonny Look's on Quitman. ... more

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Snowfall at Main and Texas is shown in this February 13, 1960 file photo.

Snowfall at Main and Texas is shown in this February 13, 1960 file photo.

Jim Goodrich, who moved here from Pittsburgh for a job and "to get away from cold weather" may be thinking he did not move far enough south. He was photographed recently standing outside the offices of Passport Travel in the 3300 block of Hillcroft. Goodrich said the weather in Houston was still better than Pittsburgh's where they had 8 inches of snow when he called back home on Tuesday. January 9, 1986. less

Jim Goodrich, who moved here from Pittsburgh for a job and "to get away from cold weather" may be thinking he did not move far enough south. He was photographed recently standing outside the offices of ... more

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Houston under winter's spell

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Well we just can’t say goodbye to winter. All the preparation on Monday for today’s “freeze” got me to wondering what winter photos we have of Houston.

What you see here are some of the pictures of either snow days or icy days. Most of the snow photos are from the blizzards of 1895, 1960 and 1973. For the record, the Valentine’s Day snowfall of 1895 dumped 20 inches of snow in Houston. Nothing since then has come close to that.

So anyway, if you happen to be one of the lucky ones who didn’t have to go to work or school today, turn up the heat, pour some hot tea, and check out these photos of Houston under winter’s spell.